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    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read Ages 9-12 Mythology Teens: Young Adults
    Greek Myths for Kids

    By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: May 22, 2013

    What is your favorite book that fits into the genre of Greek Mythology? This is the question we posed to TCBR’s readers and here is what they had to say:

    Greek Myths for Kids

    D’aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths

    By Edgar D’aulaire

    Quirky illustrations that are evocative; clear graceful re-tellings of the myths. Very accessible without being simplistic. Retains the magic of the myths.

    —Shared by Bonny Becker

    PercyJacksonBoxSetPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

    By Rick Riodan

    Riveting action that captures the Harry Potter crowd, but explains dyslexia which could also capture the Joey Pigza crowd as well. Well written, but could inspire kids to go check out the classic tales that the series is based on. I have, so far, replaced 3 or 4 copies in our library. They have ALL walked. In my library, that is a sign of a popular book that the kids want to read.

    —Shared by Marcia Berbeza

    TheChildrensHomerThe Children’s Homer: The Tale of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy

    By Padraic Colum/Willy Pogany

    A very child-friendly retelling  of The Iliad and The Odyssey, full of all the adventure and drama that Homer intended for his epics. (for ages 4 grade and up)

    —Shared by Wendy Braun

    HadesHades: Lord of the Dead

    By George O’Connor

    I love his take on the Persephone myth, and the art is amazing.

    —Shared by Maria Selke

    OhMyGodsOh My Gods!: Mythlopedia Series

    By Megan E. Bryant

    My son became a huge fan of Greek mythology because of Percy Jackson, which turned our family on to looking for more great books on the topic. The Mythlopedia series, which begins with Oh My Gods!, is very fun for kids (and adults) to read while still being informative.

    —Shared by Melissa Hambrick

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    1 Comment

    1. Simon Spence on

      You might also like our Greek Myth books, called “Early Myths”.

      We have three books to date:
      – Odysseus
      – Perseus
      – Jason & the Golden Fleece.

      Perseus won a prize at the Moonbeam Children’s Awards at the end of last year.

      Our multimedia books are available on the iPad, iPhone, Kindle, and we also have versions as audiobooks and paperbacks.

      More details available on earlymyths.com

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